Requirements
OpenVisu platform is a docker-based software that can be simply installed on any device with the following minimum requirements:
Operating System | Linux V3.10+, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, MacOS, Cloud & … |
Hardware | x86-64 based CPU, 2 GHz, 2 Cores, 2 GB Ram, 100 GB Storage |
Runtime | Docker version 18.05.0-ce, build f150324 or newer |
Protocol | OPC UA |
Web Browser | Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari |

Basic Architecture
OpenVisu platform receives the sensor and actuator data through OPC-UA protocol and provides a secure access on decentralized and distributed plants both locally & remotely.

Our mission
Small to medium size infrastructures often ignore Scada system because of the price and new regulations that require manufacturer-independent systems.
Other BMS/SCADA systems
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OpenVisu
- start at +500 € per license or have yearly subscription fee
- require a new license for any new project, user or device, which increases the cost to couple of thousands
- are manufacturer-dependent and not open-source
- are limited for the number of data and users
- are complex, require programming knowledge and not user friendly
- often require heavy installation with several plugins or other dependencies
- do not support the industrial OPC UA protocol
- use the old designs or lack some of the basic but important features like trends & event management
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- Completely Free, Open-Source & Manufacturer-independent
- Docker Container & web-based Portal
- No programming required & No Data and User limitation
- Light-weight installation, No Plugins & No Maintenance
- Easily scalable & open to community-based development of new features
- Simultaneous connection to Multiple OPC UA Data Sources
- Auto-Discovery of Nodes & Logging the data into InfluxDB Database
- User management, Alarm management, Historization, Scheduler, Trend, Notification & PDF Display
- Status Monitoring of Servers
- Dashboards: iFrames, Charts, Graphs, Tables, Maps, Value Displays, SVG Images, Texts & …
- Reusable through Import/export of Project and Configurations
OpenVisu Scenarios
OpenVisu offers a solution for every use-case scenario.
OpenVisu
For Single Building
OpenVisu was used in a client project with the following highlights.
Building Automation | |
Services | All : Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Electrical, Sanitary, … |
Controllers | 3 PLCs, 2000 Data points |
Standards | HOAI, VOB, VDI 3814, IEC 61131 |
Protocols | OPC-UA, BACnet, KNX, EnOcean, Modbus, DALI |
IT Infrastructure | |
IT | Security, Monitoring, Administration |
OpenVisu | |
Data Storage | Locally inside OpenVisu database (Self-hosted server) |
SCADA | OpenVisu Local (SCADA), e!Cockpit (HMI) |

OpenVisu
For Multiple Buildings
OpenVisu was used in a client project with the following highlights.
Building Automation | |
Services | All : Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Electrical, Sanitary, Lighting, Charging station, … |
Controllers | 3 PLCs, 2000 Data points |
Standards | HOAI, VOB, VDI 3814, IEC 61131 |
Protocols | OPC-UA, BACnet, KNX, EnOcean, Modbus, DALI |
IT Infrastructure | |
IT | Security, Monitoring, Administration |
OpenVisu | |
Data Storage | Cloud or Data center (Self-Hosted) |
SCADA | OpenVisu Cloud (SCADA), e!Cockpit (HMI) |

Tutorial Videos
Watch the following Step by Step videos to help you get started quickly.
Overview
OpenVisu Products
OpenVisu offers a solution for every use-case scenario.
OpenVisu Basic
For Single Building
OpenVisu Basic enables System integrators to equip every building with its own modern Scada system and have all the Basic Control & Monitoring Features at no cost.
- Free, Open-source & Modular system
- Modern Web-based UI with variety of widgets (Charts, Tables, ...)
- Support for OPC-UA Protocol
- Integrated InfluxDB Database for Data Historization
- User, Alarm & Event Management
- Access to Marketplace for 3rd-Party Solutions
- And many more
OpenVisu Pro
For Multiple Buildings
OpenVisu Pro enables System integrators to Monitor & Control Several buildings & OpenVisu-Local instances remotely from a Central place and allows to perform uniform advanced commands all at once.
- Single Payment & Modular system
- Control & Monitor all your projects centrally
- Central Manual Backup, Upgrade, Reboot & ...
- Central Alarm & Event Management
- Central Data Logging for Data Analysis
- Access to Advanced Features & Bundles
- Access to Marketplace for 3rd-Party Solutions
- And many more
OpenVisu Cloud
OpenVisu Cloud enables System integrators to Monitor & Control all their buildings & OpenVisu-Local instances globally from any place and have access to all Functionalities without any effort.
- 99.9 % Uptime & Regular Backups
- No Installation/Maintenance required
- Automatic regular Upgrades
- Central Alarm & Event Management
- Central Data Logging for Data Analysis
- Access to all Advanced Features & Bundles
- Access to Marketplace for 3rd-Party Solutions
- Unlimited Technical Support
- And many more
